Description

(3-Methoxyphenyl)Acetonitrile is a versatile aromatic nitrile building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. Its value lies in the reactive cyano group and the methoxy-substituted phenyl ring, which allow for diverse chemical transformations to create complex molecular architectures. This high-purity intermediate is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and specialty compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a substituted phenylacetonitrile scaffold.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development and production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the methoxyphenyl moiety contributes to biological activity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in the production of dyes, pigments, and advanced electronic chemicals due to its aromatic structure.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new synthetic pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	(3-Methoxyphenyl)Acetonitrile
CAS No.	19924-43-7
Molecular Formula	C9H9NO
Molecular Weight	147.17 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methoxyphenylacetonitrile; m-Methoxyphenylacetonitrile; (3-Methoxyphenyl)ethanenitrile; 2-(3-Methoxyphenyl)acetonitrile; 3-Methoxybenzyl cyanide; m-Methoxybenzyl cyanide; 3-Methoxybenzeneacetonitrile; CAS 19924-43-7
EINECS	243-392-5

Quality Control

Our (3-Methoxyphenyl)Acetonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (HPLC/GC) and spectroscopy (IR, NMR), to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide full traceability and detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Custom purity grades, including pharmaceutical intermediates grade, are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases. The product is moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (by GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.